Cub Cadet 1330 Carburetor HELP!

[jeiden]

Hi everyone - first post here. Have done a ton of research and finally electing to put my question into the wind hoping for an answer. The carburetor on my 1330, Command 12.5 (mid 90's model) is shot. It came with a Walbro 12-053-10. It's a discontinued carb that I can not find new or used. Local tractor supply in town recommends the Kohler Carb (12-853-140-S) as the replacement. Runs from $100-$120 on <font color="ff0000">&#149;</font><font color="ff0000">&#149;</font><font color="ff0000">&#149;</font><font color="ff0000">&#149;</font> and various online retailer.

My question is if anyone has had success with this Kohler carb or another carb that syncs up with the Command 12.5.
I'd really like to be as confident as possible before buying.

Also - i've read that paper fuel filters arent' great for these engines and should go with screen. correct?

Thanks so much!

 

[jdiederichs]

Kohler used two suppliers for carbs on these. The Walbro,as your was, and the Nikki. I prefer the Nikki carbs personally. But yes, that is a valid part number that will work on yours.

The plastic housed "paper"filters seem to cause no issues with one exception.... the restriction. It doesn't much matter if gravity fed or fuel pump system, the filter must freely allow flow. Some aftermarket ones are less than "good" in this regard. Take a new filter and put it to your lips, if you can barely blow air through it, scrap it.